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Consumers are increasingly focused on health and healthier eating and are looking for more than great taste in their food.

Well-known vitamins and minerals, such as calcium and folic acid, join peptides in benefiting those with high blood pressure.

The new wave of full-spectrum food supplements offers consumers another way to get their fruits and vegetables.

Supercritical fluids have very desirable and unique properties when used as solvents. They possess the diffusivity properties of gases, which allow them to easily permeate finely ground solids.

A focus on segments of the supplement market shows keys to a brighter future.

Antioxidants shine as natural preservatives and coloring agents in foods, even as researchers support their use as therapeutic agents. Analysis is key.

For centuries, blueberries (Vaccinnium) have been touted in folklore and medicine as a valuable functional food.

Supplements and food ingredients availing the diabetic and Syndrome X populations are poised for growth.

Prebiotic ingredients stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria. Proper nutrition is essential to maintaining a healthy status, however, Western diets often lack healthful ingredients such as fruit, fiber, and whole grains. A key to maintaining good health includes nurturing the body’s naturally occurring microorganisms for proper digestive-tract function.

Consumed for centuries by other cultures, some exotic herbs and ingredients may qualify for GRAS status.